In a world where the stars align and the universe conspires to grant us a touch of magic, have you ever imagined what it truly feels like to soar above it all? As we delve into the exhilarating experience of flying on stage, actor Ali shares the highs and lows of mastering the art of aerial stunt work. With a year of training under their belt, Ali’s journey from beginner to airborne performer reveals not just the challenges, but also the sheer joy of gliding through the air, defying gravity and expectations alike. So, buckle up as we explore the thrilling world of stage flight, sprinkled with a dash of humor and a cosmic perspective! LEARN MORE.
You literally get to fly in the show. What was it like learning the stunt work, and what goes through your head when you’re up in the air?
Ali: What’s great is that we had a lot of time to train before actually doing performances. I’ve been flying for almost a year now, because we started last summer. Even during the previews, when there were so many other things in my head, I didn’t have to think about the flying. That was already locked into my body.
We have this awesome training studio out in Williamsburg, and we were absolute newbies when we first started. (Laughs) I was so mad the first week, because I looked so stupid. It’s really hard to make it look cool and natural. You have to figure out how to move from your hips and core, which is very difficult.
Now we’re so used to it, and there are genuine moments when I look around at my fellow actors and don’t see their wires, because the lighting is so effective. I forget mine are there sometimes. Every once in a while, I’m like, “Oh my God, we’re flying!” I actually feel like I’m flying. It’s pretty amazing.
Also, props to our team backstage, who triple-check our harnesses and wires, and have all these safety protocols. In that way, I don’t have to worry about the safety of my harness being correct or a wire popping out.
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